Mrs Singhs Prawn Curry Recipe

Durban is famous for our Mutton Curry Bunny Chow, but we are equally as famous for our Durban Prawn Curry.

Variations are crayfish, langoustine & even Chicken & Prawn combo are all delicious.

This is an easy and yet truly tasty Prawn Curry recipe by Mrs Singh.

Ingredients

• 1kg prawn meat well drained
• 2 med. onions-finely chopped
• 8 large ripe grated / finely chopped tomatoes
• 8 cloves garlic ground , 1t/spoon ginger ground
• 4 elachi pods/3 bay leaves/salt to taste
• 1t/spoon jeera powder
• 1t/spoon methi seeds ground+ a grind of black peppercorns
• 1t/spoon Tumeric powder
• 2T/spoon garam masala
• 3 T/spoon chilli powder
• Greshly chopped: dhania(coriander)
• Shallot(spring onion)
• Curry leaves
• Treen chilli

Method:

1. Heat butter and oil in a pot.

2. Braise onions, garlic, bay leaves, elachi and ground methi

3. Add tomatoes, spices, ginger, salt & curry leaves.

4. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.

5. Add prawns, stir and let simmer for about 8 minutes.

6. Garnish with desired amount of green chillis.

If you desire a milder Thai flavour, then simply add a cup of coconut milk and a cup of fresh cream about 5 minutes after step 5.

Serves Best with Braised Rice or Roti and a fresh bowl of sambals.

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